Dining Rooms

Design Trend: Dining Spaces w/ Black Accents

March 16, 2017

Where we dine are some of the most important spaces in our homes. Whether they are smaller kitchen nooks or larger dining rooms these spaces are for gathering, refueling and good conversation. I love creating beautiful dining spaces and have been pinning for upcoming projects with these rooms in mind. One of the my favorite trends, that I’ve been using in my own designs, is the use of bold black accents to give these spaces polished, sophisticated detail. In the following spaces you will see how black creates beautiful contrast and acts as a great neutral that binds the room. I hope you enjoy this wonderful trend and will maybe will find a way to incorporate it into your own homes. Enjoy!

Xxo
Becki

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Las Palmas Project Living + Dining Room

February 15, 2017

Last week I shared the fresh white kitchen of my coastal bohemian Las Palmas Project. Today, I am excited to continue the tour with the living and dining rooms. Like the kitchen, these spaces have clean, neutral foundations layered with organic texture, rich color, and hints of black for modern polish. Take a peek inside this beautiful modern bohemian coastal home.

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Living Room

BECKI OWENS Coastal Bohemian Living

In the living room, we took advantage of the light-filled room by layering whites. We started with walls painted Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace and a beautiful vintage kilim in black and white stripe, added two large white linen sofas, and custom white drapes. The living room is open to the second story which creates a pretty airiness, but the drapes help define the space and keep it from feeling cavernous.

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Coffee Table Styling

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Seating

From the white foundation, we added different colors and textures to create warmth and interest. Black and brass accents keep the space modern, while warm natural woods of the coffee and side tables create an organic coastal feel.

BECKI OWENS Modern Coastal Living

BECKI OWENS Coastal Bohemian Wall Art

Vintage textiles bring pattern to the space. I love this large-scale framed textile on the wall paired with mudcloth throw pillows.

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Side Table Detail

Black leather sling chairs across from folding x-base stools round out the seating and create an eclectic, casual vibe.

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Living Room

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Dining Room

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Dining Room + Entry

A cozy dining nook sits open to the entry. We kept the entire dining table design natural and relied on texture rather than color to add interest. A round natural oak table is paired with these awesome woven dining chairs and a the chandelier made of intricate cocoa beads. The door painted in Benjamin Moore Black Satin adds contrast to the light woods in the space.

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Dining

In an open-concept space, lighting can define each area. This statement light makes the dining space feel separate and unique from the rest of the room. For tips on how to hang your own statement light, check out this post here.

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Sideboard

The light woods contrast with the black front door and buffet. Earthy wood serving bowls and glass jars add a touch of coastal to the space.

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Chairs

BECKI OWENS Madegood Chandelier

BECKI OWENS Coastal Bohemian Dining

Plants add a fresh pop of color to the otherwise simple color palette. For greenery ideas in your own space, make sure to read this Succulent Plant Guide.

BECKI OWENS Las Palmas Dining Room

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Thanks for stopping by today to see more of this coastal bohemian home. Check back for more Las Palmas Project room reveals. Happy Wednesday!

Xxo
Becki

* All photos taken by Ryan Garvin

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15 Affordable Vintage Turkish Rugs

November 3, 2016

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Las Palmas Project Dining Room

Yesterday’s post was all about preparing your dining rooms for holiday guests. As a follow up, I wanted to share a post on one of my favorite dining room accessories, vintage rugs. As seen in my Las Palmas Project above, a vintage rug adds color, interest and a is a great way to introduce unique, one of a kind items into your decor without breaking the bank. Wether they are placed under the table or in the entry, nearby, a vintage rug makes a beautiful statement. Here are 15 affordable, vintage Turkish rugs for you to browse. Maybe one will be the perfect fit for your home. Have a great Thursday!

Xxo
Becki

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Guest Prep: Dining Rooms

November 2, 2016

Today I’m back with some more guest prep ideas. After surviving a fun but busy Halloween weekend, my thoughts are now moving on to Thanksgiving and I’m sharing a few guest prep ideas for decorating your dining room in time for the holiday. Here are 5 tips for making your dining rooms entertain ready….

Update your Dining Table and Chairs

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Transformed Tuscan Dining Room

Although a new table and chairs are a big expense, it is a quick way to revamp your dining space without major work. In this transformed Tuscan dining room, a rustic trestle table and white wishbone chairs changed the space from dark and heavy to airy and modern. If you are hosting Thanksgiving, it would be fun to update with a large table and new chairs like the unique ones I used below.

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Ground the Space with a Durable Rug

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Amber Fillerup Clark NYC Apartment

I don’t always use a rug in a dining space because of potential messes, but in many dining rooms the warmth and interest it adds to the space is worth any extra work. If your home does not have a formal dining room but instead a kitchen/dining combo, a rug under the table defines the space. An antique rug in a rich color is gorgeous for the season, or you could look for an easy to vacuum flat-weave rug or an affordable and durable jute or sisal.

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Everyday Interior Design

Add a Statement Light

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Las Palmas Project

An amazing light makes a all the difference. I keep most of my dining spaces clean and minimal but make a statement with the light. In my Las Palmas Project dining space, I chose a bold chandelier that draws attention to the round dining table and complements the rattan chairs. Choose a light that matches the scale of the table and room.

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Brittany Makes

Personalize the Room with a Gallery Wall

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Olympic Way Project

Dining rooms are intimate spaces for friends and family to gather. I like to personalize the space with a gallery wall of photos. Not only does it add color and interest, but it is honors the friends and family in the pictures and is a fun way to remember good times. For tips on styling a gallery wall, read my post here.

Style the Table

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Lauren Nelson via Architechtural Digest

If your dining room is already dialed in, then all you have left is to create an inviting table display. For a fresh, minimal look, try a simple row of succulents or monochromatic pumpkins in the middle of the table. Or for a more rustic feel, combine natural foliage with a bit of shine. For more inspiration and tips, read here.

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The Leslie Style

With only three and half weeks until Thanksgiving, now is the perfect time to start preparing. Make sure you check out all my Guest Prep posts for more ideas on readying your home for upcoming holiday visitors:

Guest Prep: How to Style a Bedroom
Guest Prep: Creating Cozy Living Spaces
Guest Prep: Make a Great First Impression

Have a happy Wednesday!

Xxo
Becki

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Before and After: Olympic Way Project

June 29, 2016

Today I have a total transformation to share with you. I had the pleasure of updating the kitchen and family room spaces of a home for a client who wanted light and bright spaces for her children and grandchildren to visit. The whole feeling of these rooms changed from dark and dated to fresh and inviting. Check out the before and after pictures of the Olympic way project below.

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The first and most impactful step of this remodel was paint. By painting all the walls, trim and bookshelves white it dramatically brightened the spaces. The color is Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore. It is one of my go to white paints. To see more white paint options you can browse my white paint guide here.

Next, the dark inset carpet was replaced with light gray carpet. Between the paint and the carpet the whole feeling of the room was lifted, creating a fresh foundation for new furnishings.

My client wanted to entertain and have it be a family friendly space so I choose a large sectional in a textured gray linen fabric and upholstered chairs for plenty of comfortable seating. Pink and coral accents with vintage textiles and warmth from natural wood planters give the space color and interest.

One of my favorite updates are the bookshelves. Styled with new accents and some old treasures, they became a bright and beautiful focal point for the room.

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The kitchen got a fresh makeover with a new 3×6 Calcutta tile backsplash that extends to the ceiling for a more modern, custom look. The counters are polished Calacatta Gold marble and look beautiful with the refaced white shaker style cabinetry. Matte black hardware and faucets give the space a refined, modern edge.

A large rectangular lantern in the kitchen nook pairs well with the black accents from the kitchen. By removing existing cabinetry the space became bright and open. A clean, modern wall of black framed family pictures was all the space needed to feel complete with a little personality. This is a great example of one of my designing mantras – less is more! I love this fresh, crisp space.

Thank you for sharing in the transformation of the Olympic Way project. For a list of resources and to get the look see below. Have a wonderful day!

Xxo
Becki